As we gather in bucolic celebration of Our Lord’s most gracious gifts I breathe in the dulcet air- redolent with the aroma of our prosperity: roasted turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie, and may we be reminded with each fragrant bite- of the blessings bestowed upon us- through His Divine Providence. I raise my […]| Thru Violet's Lentz
Curating my list of finished books and comparing it to my published book reviews has proven to be just as enlightening as cleaning broken links. I apologize to all of you who I thought I wrote a review of your book, but it missed the boat. I'm going back now to haul all of them out of the ocean.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Selma Martin is hosting Tanka Tuesday this week. She proposed to write a Haiku like Bashō. Following Bashō’s example, I wrote my haiku in s-l-s syllable counts rather than the English haiku of 5-7-5 syllable counts. Colleen Chesebro included an essay, “Why ‘No 5-7-5′” from National Haiku Writing Month. You’re invited to read here. outside the window leaves turn yellow| The Showers of Blessings
Red, bright red! a sun without pity and now the autumn wind! あかあかと 日はつれなくも 秋 の風 aka aka to hi wa tsurenaku mo aki no kaze Matsuo Bashō, Oku no Hosomichi, on the western coast, August 1689| Selma
Each Wednesday, I share my week’s highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Yvette is our host at #TankaTuesday this week. She asked us to write about what can happen in one day, using kigo words, if possible. The kigo words I used were: (summer), autumn, autumn’s voice, and first autumn storm. This is such a great time of year in mid-Michigan. I love watching autumn slip into […]| The Evergreen Hedge
So, what are you embracing in life? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So, what is embracing work to you? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So, what is embracing work to you? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
We can't believe that Killdeer birds are not extinct, but Google says they are common.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So what is embracing life to you? a vacation to somewhere exotic, spending time with grandkids, decorating for a holiday, or reading the day's mail?| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Vince had been hungry for pork chops (not my favorite) but he found some delicious ones at the store - thick, boneless. Pork chops are a good source of protein.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Attempting two prompts that stretched my corners. Won’t you stay long enough to read, please? You might enjoy them. TY.| Selma
acorns peepthrough the canopyof oak leavesto the fallsitting in their little cupthey wait the ripe time💞Suzanne This week at Tanka Tuesday, Robbie challenges us to write a syllabic poetry form usin…| Brazanne Muse
phases of growth spurtbranches stretch from strength withina protective barkgives warning of intrudersI sleep in my dog’s silence💞SuzanneThank you for visiting a reading my contribution to th…| Brazanne Muse
Moji’s Taiga: Summertime and the livin’ is lazy. I must nap all afternoon. I need energy to eat and play at three-ten AM.| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Earth’s Heart Beatshidden depthsripple the surfacemovement stilledunhurriedcovered by distant oceansof faraway landlaid out flatit weaves a magicattractiondrawing linesthat run parallel with …| Brazanne Muse
drink in colour..honeysuckle trumpetsloudly weave orange scentsas fuchsia ballerinas dance sweetlyin tune with lavender and greensthat whisper hints of mintin soothing blendsof tea💞Suzanne I have c…| Brazanne Muse
Riddle: What did the sidewalk say to the Crepe Myrtle? Check out what it said here.| Selma
I invite you to share a cuppa delightful mocha from the Darling Hotel, Elderwood Restaurant in Visalia, CA. Moji approves. Embracing Earth Day in our Backyard Visalia is celebrating Earth Day in a …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #177: Literature Inspires Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your Here’s your ch…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #176: Animals Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your choice of activities that insp…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #175: Activities Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your choice of activities that i…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #169: May 15 Inspired healing and hope in people Wednesday Quotes (WQ) 2024 Logo “Wednesday will be amazing so wake up and smile.” Unknown Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Natural Web Wondershieldingsilken webs spunas ermines eat their fillinto ghostly creepy displaysMay timeno ghoulish visitations hereto strip the host plant barejust future mothsshort term Kigo: Erm…| Brazanne Muse
This week Colleen gives us the writing invitation to experiment with the renga form:”The month of April is ending, and it’s time for #TankaTuesday’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry challenge. This…| Brazanne Muse
Colleen is in the 29th week of the 24-Season Poetry Challenge. This is the second week of Clear and Bright. Join in the fun. Other Inspiring Challenges for this Post Terri Webster Schrandt chose th…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
I’m taking a break from WQ this month, but my schedule is on my WQ page. If you do want to send me a link, I’ll happily post it on what ever I post that week. This week the topic is is …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
